the marijuana law allows adults over the age of 21 to have up to one ounce of pot but it bans the use of it in public places and doesn't say sort of how you buy it. as for the same sex marriage law couples must submit marriage certificates at least three days in advance which means the earliest same sex couples can get married in washington state is sunday. former democratic congressman tom perriello announced he will not run for virginia governor in 2013 disappointing some on the progressive left. in his statement perriello said he doesn't feel called to serve an elected office right now and he backed former democratic national chirm terry mckaaulicas bid. he is expected to face the attorney general next november in what could be one of the most expensive, knock down, drag out fights for governor in virginia's history. >>> south dakota democratic senator tim johnson said yesterday he is not sure he'll seek re-election in 2014. last week after former republican governor mike rounds announced his senate bid johnson put out a statement that asserted his plans to run but johnson himself